Tag: health
That heel pain may be Achilles tendinitis
It may start when you get out of bed and notice that walking across the floor is suddenly painful. It’s an aching, burning sensation...
7 things to know about ovarian cancer
Each year, more than 22,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. But since the symptoms...
How’s your testosterone?
Testosterone levels peak by early adulthood and drop as you age
You can blame the advertising campaigns that promise to restore youthful vigor, perhaps, but...
Great ways to keep your mind sharp
When you think about exercise, you likely envision using the treadmill or lifting weights. But every bit as important to your long-term health and...
Three ways to kick your plastic habit this summer
Summer is the perfect time of year to take stock of the way you quench your thirst, whether in the backyard, at the beach,...
Stressed out at work?
If you’re feeling stressed at work, take a number. It’s a big club. Nearly three-fourths of American workers are stressed by at least one...
5 things you need to know about your health plan
It’s never been more important for you to have a complete understanding of your health care benefits so you can get the most from...
‘The Bridge’ addresses opiate withdrawal symptoms
St. Louis one of the worst cities for opiates
Prescription opioid abuse is a national epidemic, but St. Louisans have reason to be especially concerned.
“We,...
Illinois one of the leading locations for drug-resistant fungal yeast disease
Most cases are in the Chicago area, though three have been reported ‘near St. Louis’
Frightening news reports about the dreaded fungal yeast disease Candida...
Working while sick: If you get sick in a RTW state,...
Union contracts’ paid sick days keep workers healthier while non-union workers will work while ill to protect pay – but risk infecting others
By ED FINKELSTEIN
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